Broadcast February 19 - March 18, 2012

An invitation to the 2012 Galle Literary Festival in Sri Lanka created an opportunity for Eleanor Wachtel to speak with leading writers from one of the world's most fascinating and diverse regions. Home to some of the most ancient cultures, South Asia is developing rapidly, experiencing the challenges--and the promise--of the twenty-first century.

Eleanor Wachtel's remarkable encounters offer the listener fresh perspectives on the changing face of South Asia.

Read complete entry and reading list.

Read Eleanor Wachtel's Blog about her visit to Sri Lanka